Parenting

Do you think it might be time for your daughter to see a gynecologist for the first time? The world of women's health is ready to welcome the next generation of women to our ranks! Good news, we're here to help her (and you!) get through that first visit with an obstetrician/gynecologist, also referred to as an Ob/Gyn.

Sometimes, despite your best efforts at cooking tasty, healthy meals for your child, your picky eater refuses to eat what’s on the plate. The hotdog octopus sitting on top of the whole wheat spaghetti just isn’t cutting it.

You're officially an empty nester now that your last child has left the house. How do you feel? Are you ready to take on your newly changed parenting role? Or are you feeling a little down in the dumps? Empty nest syndrome is real with feelings of sadness, depression and loneliness. Let's see if we can get you to look at your newfound freedom in a way you may have never envisioned before. Own it! And rule the roost!

There isn't a lot of screen-free time these days. Do you think your family could go back in time and go screen-free for a week?

When it comes to keeping your child hydrated, there are a number of choices to of products to choose from. But are sports drinks or energy drinks ever the right choice?

File this under ways to "fit" it in." Exercise, that is! As every parent knows, spring and summer are jam-packed with end of the school year activities, sports and, of course, lots of outdoor fun. If you happen to be taking your kids to the playground or just want to take your workout outdoors, the playground makes for great place for a free, full body workout! Plus, it's a fun way to get your kids involved in fitness!

Racial justice was one of the most covered topics in the media in 2020. The widespread demonstrations in support of the Black Lives Matter movement were something we haven't seen since the events of the 1960s that denounced racial segregation and elevated attention to civil rights.

Many families are under a great deal of stress with the current pandemic. But steps can be taken to create a safer environment.

They are the scenarios all parents dread. Your toddler wakes up a 2 am wailing and pulling on her ear. Your 10-year-old tries to do "wheelies" on his bike. You find him sitting in the driveway clutching his arm, and it's swelling before your eyes. You find your 15-year-old curled up on her bed.